Okinum

by Émilie Monnet

Overview

In Anishnaabemowin, Okinum means dam. In deciphering a recurring dream about beavers, Émilie Monnet discovers how to break down interior barriers, to trust in the power of intuition, and to deconstruct cultural walls. A circular and immersive experience that interweaves three languages -- English, French and Anishnaabemowin -- Okinum is an ode to reclaiming language and reconnecting to one's ancestors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781990737121
Publisher:	J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
Publication date:	11/14/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	72
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

At the intersection of theatre, performance and sound art, Émilie Monnet's practice is centred on themes of memory and transformation and is often produced through a collaborative process. Frequently involving knowledge keepers, the artistic processes rely on an approach characterized by being present, listening and caring for what surrounds us. Monnet is a writer, performer, and director, and her work takes the form of interdisciplinary theatre, performance installations and immersive sound experiences. She is both Algonquin and French and grew up in the Outaouais, Quebec and Brittany, France. Okinum is her first written play.